WO2013048157A2

WO2013048157A2 - Wireless terminal device and monitor-linking system comprising same

Info

Publication number: WO2013048157A2
Application number: PCT/KR2012/007840
Authority: WO
Inventors: 원민재
Original assignee: 주식회사 인투에스
Priority date: 2011-09-27
Filing date: 2012-09-27
Publication date: 2013-04-04
Also published as: WO2013048157A3; KR101185384B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wireless terminal device and to a monitor-linking system comprising same. The monitor-linking system comprises a wireless terminal device and an external monitor device. The wireless terminal device includes: an external monitor communication unit for wired/wireless communication with an external monitor device; an extended display unit for screen linkage with the external monitor device; a program-driving unit for driving an application program; a wireless communication unit for communication; a touch display unit which displays a screen during communication and software program operation, or receives an input; a control unit which controls the operation of each unit and module; and a memory unit for storing data. The external monitor device is connected to the wireless terminal device in a wired/wireless manner so as to link to or share a screen of the wireless terminal device in order to display an application program on a screen separately from the wireless terminal device.

Description

Wireless terminal device and monitor linkage system

The present invention relates to a wireless terminal device and a monitor interworking system having the same, and to a wireless terminal device which can be used as a dual monitor using an external monitor and capable of multitasking, and a monitor interworking system having the same.

In general, a navigation device is incurred a double cost by a hardware manufacturer selling a terminal and a software company selling a map system. At this time, the company selling the map system periodically charges users for the upgrade and update of the map data (modified and modified map data). In order to upgrade and update the map data, users remove the SD card inserted into the terminal device, and the user connects to the personal computer to upgrade and update the map data.

And hardware manufacturers have a problem that is dependent on software companies. In other words, even if a new technology is introduced (ie, a monitor), even if the navigation software company does not accept it, the market will be blocked. In addition, even if a problem occurs in a software program (navigation program), a hardware problem may inevitably cause the hardware company to overwrite responsibility.

Recently, the user has a lot of complaints because it is not easy to upgrade or update the navigation program, and the cost of the navigation device is also great because the price of the navigation device is not enough to purchase a new device.

As discussed in the technical section that is the background of the present invention, it is based on the most fundamental object that a user can use a desired program at a low cost by eliminating the need to repeatedly hold a necessary program.

Recently, a smartphone can be multitasked as a navigation program, a video player, a black box, a DMB, an audio player such as an MP3, or the like can be installed or installed in the smartphone. . However, most of the smartphones currently on the market are inconvenient to use them. This is because a communication function, which is a basic function of a smartphone, is given priority. In other words, incoming calls during navigation, black box, video playback, and DMB watching automatically change the screen.To receive incoming text messages, stop the currently running program and check the text messages. The program must be selected again before the program can continue. In addition, in order to send a phone call or a text message, the existing program must be stopped and restarted, which is inconvenient to change the screen.

An object of the present invention is to allow users to duplicate a program of the same nature in a dual management-wireless terminal device (smartphone, tablet PC, smart tap, etc.), a vehicle black box, and a vehicle navigation device (navigation, video player, DMB, MP3, and other audio players) are duplicated in order to solve problems such as time-consuming management (upgrade and update) due to dual retention and cost increase due to redundant investment. By sharing the screen of the wireless terminal device through wireless communication, users can conveniently use the necessary programs, and have a function that enables practical multitasking without interrupting the desired program as well as calling. The present invention provides a wireless terminal device and a monitor linkage system having the same.

The present invention provides an external monitor communication unit for wired / wireless communication with an external monitor device, an extended display unit for interlocking screens on an external monitor device, a program driver for driving an application program, a wireless communication unit for communicating, and a communication and program. A wireless display device including a touch display unit for displaying a screen or receiving an input, a control unit for controlling operations of the units and modules, and a memory unit storing data; And an external monitor device connected to the wireless terminal device in a wired / wireless manner so as to link or share an application program of the wireless terminal device so that the application program is displayed on the screen separately from the wireless terminal device. Provide interlock system.

The extended display unit may include: a determination module for determining whether to connect to an external monitor device, a monitor determination module for determining an external monitor device, and a program to be displayed on the external monitor device among currently executed application programs; And a screen drive module for transmitting a screen, a program drive control module for guaranteeing independent driving of the transmitted application program, and a screen data conversion module for transmitting screen data suitable for the resolution of the selected external monitor device. .

The determination module receives information about an external monitor device through the external monitor communication unit, and the determination module determines whether the external monitor is of what kind and its resolution, etc. using the information data of the external monitor device. It is characterized by.

The screen transmission module transmits one or more application program information according to the characteristics of an external monitor device, transmits an icon according to a background screen of a wireless terminal device, or transmits a background screen to which a separate icon is added, and a screen data conversion module. Is characterized in that to convert the data to be transmitted to match the resolution of the external monitor device.

The external monitor device includes an external monitor screen unit, a connection module unit corresponding to the external monitor communication unit, a monitor display module unit for displaying screen information provided from the extended display unit on an external monitor screen, and a memory for storing information. It is characterized by comprising a part.

In addition, in a wireless terminal device interoperating with an external monitor device according to the present invention, an external monitor communication unit for wired / wireless communication with the external monitor device, an extended display unit for interlocking the screen to the external monitor device, the application A program driver for driving a program, a wireless communication unit for communicating, a touch display unit for displaying a screen for communication and a program or receiving an input, a controller and data for controlling an operation of each unit and a module It provides a wireless terminal device comprising a memory unit.

The extended display unit may include a determination module for determining whether to connect to an external monitor device, a monitor determination module for determining an external monitor device, and a program to be displayed on the external monitor device among currently executed application programs. And a screen drive module for transmitting a screen, a program drive control module for guaranteeing independent driving of the transmitted application program, and a screen data conversion module for transmitting screen data suitable for the resolution of the selected external monitor device. .

In order to display the program of the wireless terminal device on the external monitor device by connecting the wireless terminal device and the external monitor device by wire / wireless, the battery consumption of the devices increases, causing a problem in charging. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to perform a self-charging method when connecting wirelessly, and when a wired connection is used, a connection cable between devices performs a charging role at the same time.

In this way, the present invention can perform multitasking without interruption of the existing program without changing the screen by using an external monitor.

In addition, by creating a shortcut icon on the screen of the external monitor device, the external monitor can be used as an individual device. In addition, updates and upgrades to the smartphone's navigation program are handled in real time through wireless broadband Internet access technologies such as Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G, eliminating the need for external monitors or SD cards on external monitors. Convenience can be maximized. In addition, operability can be improved through a large external screen.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a monitor interlocking system having a wireless terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of a wireless terminal device according to an embodiment.

3 is a block diagram of some modules of a wireless terminal device according to one embodiment;

4 is a block diagram of an external monitor device according to an exemplary embodiment.

5 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the monitor linkage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of the present invention in more detail. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various forms, and only the embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention and to those skilled in the art to fully understand the scope of the invention. It is provided to inform you. Like numbers refer to like elements in the figures.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a monitor interlocking system having a wireless terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram of a wireless terminal device according to one embodiment. 3 is a block diagram of some modules of the wireless terminal device according to an exemplary embodiment. 4 is a block diagram of an external monitor device according to an exemplary embodiment.

1 to 4, the monitor interlocking system according to the present embodiment is capable of multitasking with various application programs including a communication function such as call and text transmission and reception, as well as programs such as navigation and black boxes. The wireless terminal device 100 and the wireless terminal device 100 are connected to each other via wired / wireless communication so that the screens of the wireless terminal device 100 can be linked or shared so that an application program can be displayed on the screen separately from the wireless terminal device 100. The external monitor device 200 is displayed. In addition, when the wired connection may be provided with a connection line 300 connecting them.

As the wireless terminal device 100, it is preferable to use a smart phone capable of internet, navigation, camera, mobile, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any device capable of being portable and capable of driving various application programs as well as a wireless communication function can be used. That is, an existing mobile communication terminal, a portable personal data communication terminal such as a tablet fish, an iPad, a smart tab, a PDA, or the like may be used.

As shown in FIG. 2, the wireless terminal device 100 has an external display communication unit 110 for wired / wireless communication with the external monitor device 200 and an extended display for interlocking screens with respect to the external monitor device 200. A unit 120, a program driver 130 for driving an application program, a wireless communication unit 140 for communicating, a touch display unit 150 for displaying a screen for communication and a program, or receiving an input; And a controller 160 for controlling operations of the units and modules, and a memory unit 170 storing data.

Of course, in addition to the various parts for the configuration of the existing smartphone can be added.

The wireless terminal device 100 of the present embodiment may display at least one of the currently running application programs on the screen of the external monitor device 200. In this case, the wireless terminal device 100 does not overlap with the communication function of the wireless terminal device 100 and is disconnected. Can be displayed without.

To this end, the external monitor communication unit 110 is a wireless monitor communication module 111 for performing wireless communication, such as Bluetooth or Zigbee, as shown in Figure 3, and wired monitor communication for data communication of the wireless terminal device, such as a USB connection Module 112. Here, the wired monitor communication module 112 may further include a separate external connection terminal. After the external monitor communication unit 110 is connected to the external monitor device 200, the external monitor communication unit 110 receives data from the external monitor device 200, or serves to provide data of the wireless terminal device to the external monitor. In the case of such an external monitor communication unit 110 may use or share the communication system in the existing smart phone. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a separate communication system may be additionally included.

The external monitor communication unit 110 receives external monitor related information through initial communication with the external monitor device.

According to the external monitor-related information provided in this way, the extended display unit 120 shares the screen depending on whether the screen is shared (interlocked) with the external monitor device.

As shown in FIG. 3, the extended display unit 120 includes a determination module 121 for determining whether to connect to the external monitor device 200, a monitor determination module 122 for determining an external monitor device, and a current execution. A screen transmission module 123 for selecting a program to be displayed on an external monitor device among application programs and transmitting screen information thereof, a program drive control module 124 for ensuring independent driving of the transmitted application program, and the selected And a screen data conversion module 125 for transmitting screen data suitable for the resolution of the external monitor device.

The determination module 121 may be driven according to a user input or may be driven according to an automatic setting. When the user requests the use of the external monitor device, the determination module 121 receives information on the external monitor device through the external monitor communication unit 110 mentioned above. In addition, during the automatic setting, periodically checks whether the peripheral external monitor device 200 is connected through the external monitor communication unit 110 within a range of about 10 seconds to 30 seconds.

And if the user connects between the external monitor device 200 and the wireless terminal device 100 through a separate wired connection, the determination module 121 automatically checks the connection of the external monitor device 200, and Send a confirmation signal. Of course, the same confirmation signal is transmitted even in the case of a wireless connection.

The monitor judging module 122 to which the confirmation signal is sent determines the type of the external monitor, the resolution, and the like, using the information data of the external monitor device 200, and notifies the result. The monitor determination module 122 analyzes the external monitor device 200, automatically determines the external monitor device 200, and makes a final decision on the connection with the external monitor device 200 using the result.

The screen transmission module 123 transmits the background information of the wireless terminal device 100 to the external monitor device 200 connected through the final determination or transmits application program information currently being driven.

The screen transmission module 123 transmits one or more application program information according to the characteristics of the external monitor device. In this case, as required, a plurality of icons optimized for the external monitor device 200 may be displayed on the screen of the external monitor device. That is, icons for the remaining application programs except for the call function may be displayed on the external monitor device 200 in the form of icons. That is, the background screen of the wireless terminal device 100 and the background screen of the external monitor device 200 may be different. In this case, a separate memory means may be located in the external monitor apparatus 200, and the background screen information may be stored in the memory means. Accordingly, the external monitor device 200 may provide external background information, and if the user clicks on the external background information, the external monitor device 200 may provide the result to the expansion display unit 120.

As mentioned above, the data transmitted through the screen data conversion module 125 is converted to match the resolution of the external monitor device 200 and transmitted. When a plurality of resolutions are possible as necessary, the present embodiment obtains optimal resolution information and transmits screen data accordingly. In addition, data can be transmitted at the highest resolution.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the program driving control module 124 is provided so that an application program currently shown and executed on the screen of the external monitor device 200 is independently driven in the wireless terminal device 100. That is, the multitasking function of the wireless terminal device 100 may be optimized to be performed without interruption of an application program separately from processing of a call or a text. This may be implemented by the program driving control module 124 setting a separate priority to the operating system of the wireless terminal device 100, and having a separate controller dedicated to the driving thereof. This may also vary depending on the user's settings.

As described above, the connection with the external monitor device 200 may be automatically completed through the expansion display unit 120, and the application program may be shown to be driven by the external monitor device 200. In addition, even during communication such as a telephone, the external monitor device 200 continuously shows the progress screen of the application program, thereby minimizing user inconvenience.

The wireless terminal device 100 of the present embodiment includes a program driver 130 for driving an application program. The program driver 130 may include an operating system or a device (program main controller, etc.).

And a wireless communication unit 140 for communication with an external device such as a telephone, a text message, and a base station. In addition, wireless communication such as Bluetooth or Zigbee may be performed with external devices. When the wireless communication unit 140 and the external monitor communication unit 110 play a role of overlapping with each other, they can be controlled as if each of them is individually operated by assigning their priorities.

The memory unit 170 may further include a memory unit 170 that stores information about the application program and other telephone information.

Of course, the wireless terminal device 100 also has its own internal monitor, and it is effective to use the touch display unit 150 as the internal monitor. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and instead of the touch display unit 150, a general keypad and an input keypad may be further provided.

In this case, the touch display unit 150 displays the screen through a separate screen module from the aforementioned extended display unit 120. The screen module displays the results of the program driver 130 or the wireless communication unit 140 on the screen.

In this embodiment, the control unit 160 is provided.

The controller 160 controls the operations of the above-described parts. It is also responsible for processing the signals provided to them.

Hereinafter, an external monitor device connected to the wireless terminal device having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

The external monitor device 200 includes an external monitor screen unit 210, and monitors the screen information provided from the connection and connection unit 220 corresponding to the external monitor communication unit 110 and the expansion display unit 120. A monitor display unit 230 for displaying on the screen, and a memory unit 240 for storing information. An operation control unit and a power supply unit for controlling the operation when necessary may be provided.

The monitor screen unit 210 preferably uses a touch display screen. This has many advantages because it increases the screen size and does not add a separate input keypad.

In the case of the connection connection unit 220, a connection using a wired cable or a wireless communication device such as Bluetooth or Zigbee is checked and guaranteed. At this time, when connected to the wireless terminal device 100, the connection connection unit 220 automatically transmits information about the external monitor device. The transmitted information includes information that can be used to determine the monitor, such as monitor manufacturer, panel manufacturer, manufacturing time, monitor size, resolution, and voltage used.

The monitor display unit 230 displays the corresponding data on the screen based on the data transmitted through the screen transmission module 123 and the screen data conversion module 125 after the connection is completed. In the case of the monitor display unit 230, an input value according to the user's screen touch may be provided to the extension display unit 120. In this case, in the case of the extended display unit 120, the received input signal is provided to the controller 160 of the wireless terminal device through the program driving control module 124, whereby the controller 160 controls corresponding to the corresponding input. Proceed with the operation.

As described above, the external monitor device includes a separate memory unit 240 to store information related to screen display contents. For example, it stores information such as shortcut icons for input application programs.

In addition, the present embodiment further includes a power supply unit (power supply means) for supplying power between the wireless terminal device 100 and the external monitor device 200.

In general, the external monitor device 200 is connected to the power supply of the vehicle and is supplied with power, and a separate charging is performed therefrom. Normally, power is supplied by connecting to a cigar jack. However, since the wireless terminal device 100 is operated by a power source such as its own battery, a problem arises in that it does not operate smoothly due to exhaustion of the battery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the wireless terminal device 100 is connected to the external monitor device 200 by wire, it is preferable that some pins of the wired connection cable transfer power to charge the wireless terminal device 100 battery. . In the case of a wireless connection, it is also effective to charge the battery through its own charging scheme. That is, the wireless terminal device 100 may be charged through a separate charging line.

The operation of the system as described above will be described with reference to the following drawings.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a monitor interlocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the user directly connects the external monitor device and the wireless terminal device by a separate wire or executes an application for connecting the external monitor device to the wireless terminal device to wirelessly connect with the external monitor device ( S110).

In this case, the application is preferably stored for execution in the wireless terminal device through a separate download.

As described above, the connection between the external monitor device and the wireless terminal device is confirmed.

At this time, as mentioned above, the external monitor device provides its own information data to the wireless terminal device. In addition, the wireless terminal device automatically checks the resolution of the corresponding device through the automatic determination of the external monitor device.

Subsequently, when the connection is confirmed, the external monitor device is set to multiple displays (S120). Subsequently, the wireless terminal device provides the external monitor device with at least one of its own desktop, a separately configured desktop, or a currently running application program according to a user's input (S130).

In this case, as described above, the screen data are provided in a pixel size suitable for the resolution of the external monitor device.

If separate desktop data is provided, corresponding icons are displayed on the screen of the external monitor device. Thereafter, the corresponding application program may be operated according to the click of the one icon according to the input operation of the user.

In this case, in the case of an icon displayed on the external monitor device, an icon related to an internet connection, a DMB broadcast, a navigation, a black box, a video execution, etc., which is effective when a large screen is progressed, is generated. Subsequently, an operation according to a user's input is performed (S140).

Although the technical spirit of the present invention described above has been described in detail in a preferred embodiment, it should be noted that the above-described embodiment is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. In addition, the present invention will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various embodiments are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Claims

External monitor communication unit for wired / wireless communication with external monitor device,

Decision module for determining whether to connect to an external monitor device, Monitor judging module for determining an external monitor device, Screen transmission for selecting a program to be displayed on the external monitor device among the currently executed application programs and transmitting screen information thereof. An extension display unit including a module, a program driving control module for ensuring independent driving of the transmitted application program, and a screen data conversion module for transmitting screen data suitable for the resolution of a selected external monitor device;

A program driver for controlling driving of the application program;

In addition to the external monitor communication unit is responsible for the communication with the external device and the base station, when performing a redundant role with the external monitor communication unit, each wireless communication unit that operates separately according to the priority,

A touch display unit which receives a separate input and displays a screen through the expansion display unit and a separate screen module;

Control unit for controlling the operation of the parts and modules and

A wireless terminal device having a memory unit for storing data; And

A monitor screen unit, a connection connection unit connected to a wireless terminal device through a wired / wireless unit corresponding to the external monitor communication unit, a monitor display unit for displaying screen information provided from the extended display unit on a monitor screen unit, and storing information An external monitor device having a memory unit and displaying an application program on a screen separately from the wireless terminal device;

The determination module receives information on the external monitor device through the external monitor communication unit, and the determination module determines what kind of the external monitor is, the resolution, etc. by using the information data of the external monitor device. The screen transmission module transmits one or more application program information according to the characteristics of an external monitor device, transmits an icon according to a background screen of a wireless terminal device, or transmits a background screen to which a separate icon is added, and converts screen data. And a module converts the screen data to be transmitted to match the resolution of the external monitor device.
The method of claim 1,

And background image information is stored in a memory unit of the external monitor device, or application program information is downloaded and stored.